The Shocking Truth Behind Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant's Split
Discover Elizabeth Hurley's most candid statements about her relationship with ex-boyfriend Hugh Grant Despite their 2000 split, the pair have remained close friends for over two decades Get all the juicy details here
Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley's love life may have been tumultuous, but their friendship has remained steadfast. The two initially met on the set of Remando Al Viento in 1987 and went on to date for over a decade before parting ways in 2000.
The actor and model may not have succeeded as romantic partners, but they have been able to maintain a strong friendship. Grant spoke about their relationship on The Jess Cagle Interview in 2018, describing it as a brother and sister bond. He attributed this to their shared experience of starting from scratch and struggling through tough times in a small apartment. These challenges brought them closer together.
After their split, Hurley shared her perspective on how their relationship had changed.
In a March 2015 interview with Access Hollywood, she admitted, "He is annoying. But, to be fair, I annoy him too. It's a mutual annoyance. Despite that, we still have a deep love for each other."
In 2018, Grant tied the knot with Anna Eberstein and the couple has since become parents to three children. Grant also has two children from his previous relationship with Tinglan Hong. Hurley, on the other hand, welcomed her son Damian Hurley with the late producer Steve Bing in 2002. Interestingly, Grant is the only godparent to Damian. Hurley was previously married to Arun Nayar in 2007, but they later parted ways in 2010.
Hurley got engaged to Shane Warne three months after her divorce in 2011, but the duo called it quits two years later.
The Royals alum has even used social media to celebrate her ex on his birthday.
On Instagram in September 2020, Hurley posted a video of Grant dancing in Love, Actually, with a caption wishing him a belated happy 60th birthday. Hurley expressed her admiration for Grant, describing him as a wonderful addition to humanity, despite his resemblance to a monkey. In a previous appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in March 2015, Hurley joked about their relationship, revealing that her friends referred to Grant as "Grumpelstiltskin" due to his grumpy demeanor. She also rated him a perfect 10 in bed on a scale of one to 10, adding that they had been together for 13 years.
Scroll down for the most candid quotes that Hurley has shared about Grant:
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Elizabeth Hurley’s Most Honest Quotes About Her Relationship With Ex Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley have proven that a romantic relationship can end, but a strong friendship can withstand the test of time. Despite their ups and downs, the two have remained close friends since meeting on the set of Remando Al Viento in 1987 and dating for 13 years before their split in 2000.
The actor and model may not have succeeded in their romantic endeavors, but they have managed to maintain their friendship. Grant spoke about their relationship on The Jess Cagle Interview in 2018, describing it as a sibling-like bond. He attributed this connection to their shared experience of starting from nothing and going through tough times together, such as living in a small apartment without work.
After their separation, Hurley shared her perspective on how their relationship had evolved.
According to her interview with Access Hollywood in March 2015, she described their dynamic as one of mutual annoyance: "He is annoying, but I annoy him too. However, despite this, we still love each other deeply."
Grant tied the knot with Anna Eberstein in 2018 and the couple has three children. He also has two children with his ex, Tinglan Hong. Hurley, on the other hand, became a mother to her son Damian Hurley with the late Steve Bing in 2002, and Grant is his only godparent. Hurley was previously married to Arun Nayar in 2007, but they separated in 2010.
Hurley got engaged to Shane Warne three months after her divorce in 2011, but the duo called it quits two years later.
The Royals alum has even used social media to celebrate her ex on his birthday.
On Instagram in September 2020, Hurley shared a video of Grant dancing in a scene from Love, Actually, which she captioned with a belated birthday message. Despite her fond words, she couldn't resist teasing him, calling him a monkey while also praising him as a magnificent addition to humanity. Hurley has a history of playfully ribbing Grant, as evidenced by a 2015 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, during which she shared that her friends used to call him "Grumpelstiltskin" due to his grumpy demeanor, but also gave him a perfect 10 out of 10 rating for his performance in the bedroom.
Scroll down for the most candid quotes that Hurley has shared about Grant:
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March 2015
Despite being her best friend, Hurley admitted during an interview on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in March 2015 that her friend used to irritate her. She clarified, however, that she still loves him despite his annoying quirks.
Hurley revealed during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that her friends had given her ex-boyfriend Grant the nickname "Grumpelstiltskin." When asked to rate his bedroom skills on a scale of one to 10, she confidently responded with a perfect score of 10, citing her 13-year-long relationship with him as evidence.
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March 2015
The Bedazzled star revealed that her ex was one of the "kindest, most loyal people in the universe" when reflecting on their bond surviving their split.
"We're not romantically involved, which is why we've lasted so long. There's no romantic entanglement whatsoever," Hurley said in the same interview with Access Hollywood in March 2015.
"We don't have a romantic relationship, but our love for each other is strong," she expressed. "Personally, my love for him is deep and fervent, comparable to the love I have for my son, brother, and even my father before. It's a powerful affection."
She further added, "It's satisfying to know that you can share a passionate bond with someone without any sexual aspect. It's simply an intense love for each other, I suppose."
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October 2016
Hurley opened up about how Grant was the costar she stayed in touch with the longest during an interview with Us Weekly.
"We met on a movie 29 years ago and he’s still my best friend today and I still speak to him every day," she told Us in September 2016. "That was the best costar I’ve ever had, for sure."
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June 2020
“I have certain friends and family who make me howl with mirth: my sister, my son and my ex, Hugh, being the chief culprits,” she told The Times UK in June 2020.
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June 2021
Hurley emphasized in a recent interview with People's "People in the '90s" podcast that she and Hugh are still great friends. She attributes this to their ability to adapt to changing times and maintain a high level of mutual respect.
"We haven't had a romantic relationship for two decades now. We understand that apart from us, there are other individuals who play important roles in our lives. We have partners and children who need our attention and affection. We cannot simply dwell on our past and ignore our present reality."
